2026 Product Design Intern Motion Designer Illustrator
Uber
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About The Role
We're seeking a 2026 Product Design Intern Motion Designer Illustrator to join Uber's Design Org's Expression Team this summer in San Francisco. This role is firmly within product design, distinct from marketing or brand teams. You will be instrumental in shaping the product's feel through motion, illustration, and expressive details, bringing interfaces to life.
What You'll Do
- Create motion and/or illustrative assets for product experiences.
- Explore interaction, micro-motion, transitions, and expressive visuals in UI.
- Collaborate closely with product designers and design systems partners.
- Translate concepts into clear, engaging visual stories inside the product.
Who You Are
- Currently studying Motion Design, Illustration, or a related design field.
- Possess a strong foundation in motion, illustration, or both, with a required interest in product.
- Curious about product design and digital experiences.
- Comfortable iterating, taking feedback, and exploring ideas quickly.
Nice to Have
- Experience with tools like Figma and AI tools.
- A portfolio showcasing interaction design, UI motion, product design, or design systems work.
About the Team
This is a hands-on product role designed for students eager to apply motion and illustration to real product problems, working alongside a tight-knit, collaborative design team.
Key skills/competency
- Motion Design
- Illustration
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Interaction Design
- Visual Storytelling
- Design Systems
- Figma
- AI Tools
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Uber
- Research Uber's culture: Study their mission, values, recent design initiatives, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume and portfolio: Highlight motion design, illustration, and product-focused projects. Emphasize impact and problem-solving.
- Showcase product thinking: During interviews, articulate how your visual skills solve user problems within digital products.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss design principles, tools like Figma, and teamwork scenarios.
- Network with Uber designers: Connect on LinkedIn to gain insights and potentially learn about upcoming opportunities.
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